Arlene Paredes

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 finale is expected to leave its viewers with some mind-boggling cliffhangers in two weeks' time. The ninth and final HIMYM season will then tie all the loose ends. Season 9 is hoped to answer all the questions the viewers have ever had since the show's pilot. So for this season's finale, we expect a bombardment of more questions.

The Voice Australia 2013 Battle Rounds Part 3 on Monday was not particularly captivating. When the show picks up, it was between two equally good performers from Team Seal. However, one of them must go home. Realizing this, Seal admits making a mistake, saying he should not have put together Jac Stone and Lauren Dawes.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 could be the Korean tech giant's gadget candy for the tablet skeptics. Considering its specs, the latest tablet entry has nothing to compete with the Galaxy Note 8. But the Tab 3 has sufficient details to convince a reluctant tablet buyer to go shopping now. Samsung probably wants to offer a "cheap tablet" for those who wouldn't trust other brands.

The Mentalist Season 5 finale, "Red John's Rules," will air in a week's time in the U.S. The CBS procedural series brings back J.J. LaRoche in its penultimate episode Sunday, Apr. 28. This develops as one of the top Red John suspects, Brett Partridge, returns next week for the finale.

The Voice Australia 2013 concluded on Sunday the second of its Battle Rounds this season. Two contestants were saved: Emma Pask and Hannah Darling. The two join Michael Stangel, who was saved last week after losing to Rob Edwards. Meanwhile, newbie coach/judge Ricky Martin has evidently warmed up to his seat. He spoke up to demand more umph from The Voice hopefuls who delivered a rather lackluster sing-off.

An appeal to Evasi0n for iOS 6.1.3 jailbreak has been put up online by Apple hackers. The petition implies iPhone 5 and other iDevice users can't wait for the iOS 7 to get the latest Evasi0n jailbreak. However, the Evad3rs have earlier said their group is sitting out the iOS 6.1.3 to direct all their efforts to the next Apple OS iteration.

Two things are guaranteed in the Glee Season 4 finale: one, Finn is not in the picture; two, American Idol 2012 runner-up Jessica Sanchez will lend her performance skills to the show. We are always looking for the freshest spoilers, teasers and updates. And the best news so far? Glee Seasons 5 and 6 have been ordered by Fox.

In Grey's Anatomy Season 9 finale, a superstorm will flood the former Seattle Grace Hospital with situations that could push the characters against the wall. Grey's series creator Shonda Rhimes has been wary against dishing more info, but Chandra Wilson (Bailey) has a few teasers.

American Idol 2013 Final Four performed three songs Wednesday on the Fox competition. Candice Glover, Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller and Kree Harrison brought their A-Game to get to Final Three. Angie Miller got a lot of love from the judges. Kree appears to have been the least loved. Is she in danger of being sent home, or will Amber land in the bottom two again?

The Nexus 7 has often been compared to the iPad mini mostly in terms of value for money. It has not really been Android vs iOS or Google vs Apple. What reviewers would always point out is the expensive pricing of the mini. Then a more expensive Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was announced. Small tablet shoppers now have to compare the pricing and specs of three small tablets from three tech giants.

Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One are confusing many Android phone shoppers today. The rumoured iPhone 5S is not even in the picture for many of these buyers. If they're buying a super smartphone this year, it would be either one of the two Android handsets.

An HTC One update is coming. Owners are about to experience an improved phone performance, particularly in the handset's camera. This develops even as many interested buyers in countries like Australia are still waiting for the handset's release date. The software update is expected to add even greater value to the much-celebrated One.

The Voice Australia 2013 is gaining publicity over its coaches' rejection of former Leonardo's Bride vocalist Abby Dobson. Delta Goodrem called herself an idiot for not recognizing a fellow Aussie artist. Still, Dobson admitted to having a bruised ego after her failed audition.

The Voice Australia 2013 finished its first of several Battle Rounds Tuesday, as the competition continues to find the show's second champion. Harrison Craig and Celia Pavey, who are both early favorites, survived the 'battle' unscathed.

Two cars collided on the Kwinana freeway at 11:20 am Wednesday, killing one person and injuring others. An ABC photo shows firefighters and authorities responding to the fatal accident near Baldivis, south of Perth. The rescuers told reporters there were still some people trapped in the car wreckage as of press time.

An Argentina meteor wowed a huge crowd watching a concert just before sunrise on Sunday. The night sky over the Argentine city of Santiago del Estero was ripped open by the very bright fireball. The spectacular event was filmed by several witnesses as well as CCTVs located at various spots in the city.

Over 1,200 Australians have gone to see Perth therapist Mary Rodwell over claims of UFO sightings and E.T. encounters. Meanwhile, a man from Caboolture has been spooked by multiple sightings of strange flying objects near his home. Perth's UFO Abductee Contactee Support Group, under the Australian Close Encounter Resource Network, has attended to more than 1,200 Aussies in 20 years. "Awakening" author Mary Rodwell founded the organization, which by itself is a statement about the Aussie...

How I Met Your Mother Season 9 will be the last chapter from the hit CBS sitcom. Fans expect a Robin-Barney wedding in the Season 8 finale. But HIMYM spoilers and teasers suggest there will a major cliffhanger. It seems viewers will have to wait until Season 9 to find out whether the lovely couple was actually wed. Here is a list of reasons why Robin Scherbatsky and Barney Stinson should stay together.

Castle Season 5 finale spoilers include the words "human," "explosive" and "emotional." Stana Katic, who plays half of the Cas-kett pair, teased fans on Twitter with a little treat. She also showed some love for the avid supporters of the Rick Castle-Kate Beckett romance.

The Voice Australia 2013 is moving forward to what seems to be a promising year. Harrison Craig and Celia Pavey are two of the early favorites from the blind auditions. The show on Monday night delivered the final installment of blind auditions to complete the teams of the judges/mentors. Here is a recap of highlights from the latest The Voice episode. Also, find out who sings on the first night of the Battle Rounds.

iPad mini 2 release date rumours have been spreading since the original mini came out in Nov 2012. But there is still no adequate basis to mark a calendar month for the anticipated release. Now new reports are saying iPad mini sales have dropped as more buyers decide to wait until the Apple mini upgrade is unveiled.

HTC One Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile handsets are now available in the U.S. Soon, a black HTC One will be released, too. But Australians who want to get HTC's flagship smartphone out of carrier deals have to wait a little longer.

The Voice 2013 in Australia will have its last blind auditions Monday night, Apr. 22. Viewers have chosen some early favorites by now. Could there be any more stellar talent to bump off any leading Aussie contenders?

How I Met Your Mother Season 8 finale could have scenes in Rome and New York to mark the end of an era. In fan sites and forum sites, many viewers have shared their speculation that Lily and Marshall are indeed Rome-bound. The speculation was sparked by the sitcom's most recent episode, Romeward Bound.

Grey's Anatomy Season 9 finale spoilers are hitting the web mostly in the form of teasers from its cast and creator. The actresses playing April Kepner, Jo Wilson, and Meredith Grey, as well as series creator Shonda Rhimes, have been saying one thing since the finale script was released: this chapter ending requires Kleenex -- perhaps lots of Kleenex. Rhimes has been quoted as saying Grey's writers made some "bold, shocking decisions" for the finale.

American Idol 2013 Final Four has been revealed. For the first time since voting results were announced, Kree Harrison was not on Top 2 or 3 of vote-getters. This is a good sign for Amber Holcomb, because voters may have finally started to respect her vocal prowess. Could it be Candice Glover vs Amber in the end?

Apple iPad 5 release date is still rumoured to fall within the first half of 2013. Other rumours point to a September release. The new full-size iPad specs are expected to feature some level of design innovation. But what is in your Top 5 specs wish list?

Apple iPad mini 2 release date remains uncertain despite various rumours from named and unnamed sources. Meanwhile, buyers itching to dive into the 8-ish tablet bandwagon are getting impatient. Why wait for the 7.9-inch new mini when the Android Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is available today? The new iPad mini rumours may be building up anticipation in the market. But it may also be driving buyer's attention to the fact that a strong competition has now arrived.

A devastating Texas explosion at a fertilizer plant was delivered through international breaking news Thursday (11:00 a.m. Australia). It has resulted in at least two confirmed deaths, so far. Details are still hazy as of late-night Wednesday local time. The main concerns now are the scores injured and the possibility of a second blast.